Histiocytic Leukaemia (Noun)
Meaning
Leukemia characterized by the proliferation of monocytes and monoblasts in the blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with histiocytic leukaemia after a bone marrow biopsy revealed an abnormal number of immature white blood cells.
- The chemotherapy treatment for histiocytic leukaemia aimed to kill the rapidly dividing monoblasts that had invaded the bloodstream.
- Symptoms of histiocytic leukaemia include fever, weight loss, and swollen lymph nodes, as well as anaemia and a lack of energy.
- After being diagnosed with histiocytic leukaemia, the young boy had to undergo regular blood transfusions to control his low blood count.
- Research has shown that the most effective way to manage histiocytic leukaemia is with aggressive treatment involving both chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants.
Synonyms
- Monoblastic Leukaemia
- Monocytic Leukemia
- Monocytic Leukaemia
- Monoblastic Leukemia
- Histiocytic Leukemia